The dependable daylilies, members of the genus Hemerocallis,
provide a multitude of brightly colored flowers in mid summer. As their name
implies, each individual flower lasts only one day, but the large number of
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This large, mature clump of daylilies is in need of renovation to improve its vigor. The center of the clump has thin foliage and fewer flower stalks with less flowers. Daylilies are very hardy and can be divided early spring through mid fall. The best time to divide daylilies is shortly after they have finished flowering in late summer to early fall. >>> Prepare the area by raking the mulch away from the plant. Give yourself enough room to work around the clump. <<< It is easiest and most effective to use a garden fork to lift the clump from the ground. Start by placing the fork in the ground 6 to 12 inches away from the base of the plant. Gently push down on the handle to pry the clump up and out of the soil. Work around the root ball repeating this process until the roots are freed. >>>
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Inspection of the clump at this point will generally reveal weak or thin areas at the center of the clump. Plunge two garden forks, placed back to back, into the clump. After the forks are fully inserted, gently push the handles apart. This will cause the roots to separate, forming two smaller clumps. If you are dealing with a really large clump or want more divisions, you can repeat this process on the divisions you have just made. >>>
If you simply want to renew your daylilies, you can plant large divisions such as this.
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Last Updated September 12, 2003 2:13 PM
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